Author Notes
I was looking for an easy recipe for a photo shoot on using fresh herbs in cooking. I liked the way the green of the basil contrasted with the pink of the shrimp. It turned out so tasty I now make it all the time. —SUtahFoodie
Ingredients
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2 pounds
fresh shrimp
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon
chopped fresh basil
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8 ounces
uncooked linguini
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2 tablespoons
butter, cut up
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2 tablespoons
freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Olive oil, for cooking
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fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
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Wash, shell and devein the shrimp.
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Cook the linguini in a large pot of water according to package directions.
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Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are pink. Add the basil and saute another 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
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Drain the linguini and return to the pan. Add the butter and Parmesan and stir until the butter is melted.
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Divide the pasta between four serving plates. Top each plate of pasta with shrimp and garnish with a leaf or two of fresh basil.
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